A version of the following article appeared in the October 9, 2026, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N.C.
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Melissa Balknight agrees to stay on until the school board hires a permanent replacement for Crystal Hill, CMS says
Acting CMS Superintendent Melissa Balknight. (Photo courtesy of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)
by Tony Mecia
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Thursday that acting Superintendent Melissa Balknight has agreed to lead the district in an interim capacity until the school board chooses a new superintendent.
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